Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle School

"Calling all 3rd-5th Grade Girls - Girls on the Run registration is OPEN!" Girls on the Run provides a confidence building curriculum mixed with a running program. The program runs on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:45-5. If you think your daughter would benefit from and enjoy the program, click here to sign her up - https://www.pinwheel.us/register/index/Fall24ProgramGOTRGC. Registration is open until September 8. The GOTR program uses a lottery system to place girls if we have too many applicants. You will be notified in early September if your daughter gets a spot. The attached flyer provides further information, or contact Becca Salsbury at rcaldwell710@gmail.com with questions.

Hello FSK The system has been reset and all units are online. The building is cooling down and the tech will continue to monitor through the day!!

Good morning FSK, We are still having issues with the AC. It is on, but many rooms still feel warm. Facilities has been notified and technicians are en route. We will update as things progress.

Hello FSK The outage from earlier has had an adverse affect on the air conditioning in the building. Many of our classrooms are warm. We have contacted facilities and are awaiting a response/eta on when the issue will be resolved. We will keep the community posted with updates as they come.

Good afternoon FSK. Today at about 11:45 we had a partial power outage at the school. BGE states that this was part of a bigger outage that impacted more than 300 customers in our area. The power has since come back on. Facilities was notified and we are waiting for next steps. As of right now, we are without internet but everything else is up and running. We will keep you posted.

Good afternoon families, As we approach our first Dress Down Friday, I want to remind families of the updated Baltimore City Public Schools dress code. Below are two fliers - english and spanish. A few things to note: - Hoodies are allowed, but hoods must be taken off in the building. - No bonnets, durags or hats. - No open-toed shoes, slippers or slides are allowed. - No elastic fabric (leggings) - students can wear leggings underneath shorts, a dress or a skirt though. English - https://cm-email-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/images/ContactMonkey-User-ng2SVMW1iTGjGeiotO7BXkInrsogfTsWokqY5uEe9xIbnva5wWNZ1yywWmA0afSu4AefAsuURLt4IfV3FAsEwTrRhMuMOBCxjKzYjDtJXPvIpj4HR49IN5AO0FX30hjP/Updated_SY%2024-25%20Dress%20Code%20Flyer%20%5BEnglish%5D.pdf Spanish - https://cm-email-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/images/ContactMonkey-User-ng2SVMW1iTGjGeiotO7BXkInrsogfTsWokqY5uEe9xIbnva5wWNZ1yywWmA0afSu4AefAsuURLt4IfV3FAsEwTrRhMuMOBCxjKzYjDtJXPvIpj4HR49IN5AO0FX30hjP/Updated_SY%2024-25%20Dress%20Code%20Flyer%20%5BSpanish%5D.pdf

Hi FSK! Please see the message from the DOT about updates to the Circulator: "Due to recent changes in our service, some of your usual Circulator access points may have changed. Please take a look at these maps to see how you can use the Circulator to get to school this year!"

Attention 8th grade families! We wanted to share some logistical information for Monday so that students are prepared for their first day of school. Students do not have homerooms this year, many students have personalized schedules so your students will not be traveling with the same group of students all day long like in the past. Students will report to their first class listed in Infinite Campus to start the day. They will receive a paper copy of their schedule. Students MUST bring their charged BCPSS issued laptop to school daily. If their computer needs to be repaired or replaced they should bring it on Monday so we can get the process started. Students will be getting lockers on Monday after the 3rd period during advisory. Students should be prepared to carry their backpacks with them until they receive their locker assignments. Big bags of school supplies can be left with their first period teacher. Please discuss cell-phone use with your child. After lockers are assigned it is expected that all cell phones will be turned off and locked in their lockers along with wireless headphones.

Good Morning FSK! We've gotten reports of the community not being able to connect with the school by phone. The problem has been resolved so we should not have any more issues moving forward. I apologize for any inconvenience or undue stress this may have caused our school community. Have a great day, on purpose!

Good Afternoon FSK. Our school is scheduled to undergo treatment on Monday, August 12th. As such, the building will be closed. We will reopen Tuesday, August 13th. Please see attached letter for more information.

The 6th grade team is seeking the support of 10 - 12 rising 7th and 8th graders to support with orientation on Thursday, August 15. Volunteers will help guide the rising 6th graders through the ins and outs of middle school life and provide support during orientation activities! Lunch and five service-learning hours will be provided. There is hard cutoff of 12 volunteers. Link to Sign Up: https://forms.gle/9RKBGKJSAGEwFChu5 Thanks! Mr. J. Francella, 6th Grade Team Leader

Good afternoon FSK families, The main office will be closed tomorrow and Friday (August 1st and 2nd) and we will not have access to the main office phone lines. The cleaning crew is doing a deep clean and waxing the floors. We will still be working in the building but if you need to reach us, please send an email to me, jhvenezia-walerstein@bcps.k12.md.us or Ms. Robin at REAgresott@bcps.k12.md.us Appreciate your flexibility! Mr. VW

Hello FSK! 6th Grade Orientation will be held on August 15th from 9am-1pm. Click the link to register ¡Hola FSK! La orientación de sexto grado se llevará a cabo el 15 de agosto de 9 am a 1 pm. Haga clic en el enlace para registrarse https://forms.gle/apMqT4xSdupccbZy8

Please see the flyer below!

Please look at the flyer if you are interested in signing up your child for the Spanish Immersion Club!

Hi again FSK! The link to the supply list in the welcome letter is incorrect. Here is the corrected link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vkksJTyRlclJBh8DqmXdAO86p9kesOst/view?usp=drive_link

Good Afternoon FSK! Please click the link below for the SY 24-25 FSK Welcome Back Letter. Please call the school if you have any questions or concerns. Have a great day, on purpose! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sMWz9eaOEygRtCU-DyOKgOvYEmY9JVIK/view?usp=drive_link

Hey FSK Families! I wanted to send a link to a program that has been highly talked about by various families that help support students academically. Please check the link out if you're curious to know more! https://www.equalexcel.org/programs VW

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